Megan was one of those kids who knew far too many facts about
animals and often had multiple pets (and patient parents), but didn't
get started training and reading about animal behavior until 2004. Her
cat, Bijou, was the first to learn clicker and positive training with
her and knows more tricks than the average dog, her favorite being "high
five". Megan has a BS in Microbiology and works in a micro lab during
the week. Her love of science helps her look for the reasons why dogs,
and other animals, do the things they do and how best to communicate
with them.

Megan started taking classes at Tails-U-Win with her
Border Collie, Jude, in 2009. She learned a lot from working with this
too-bossy-for-his-own-good-but-very-sweet boy under owner Leslie Nelson
and other instructors. He went from being unable to hold himself
together around other dogs to completing and titling in Canine Freestyle
Dance. Both Jude and Megan can't resist learning silly tricks and are
hoping to try out Rally Free soon.

In 2010 Megan had the opportunity to start assisting
with classes at Tails-U-Win under Nancy Allen and in 2011 took over
teaching on Sunday evenings. 2011 also brought another dog to the
family, another rescue Border Collie adolescent. Rusty had a rough
start in life and has had numerous issues for he and Megan to work
through. Together they are learning agility and having a blast.

Megan's dogs are first and for most loved family
members. She believes that positive training starting with basic skills
can help dogs live happily with their families. Continued training,
even just for fun, can enrich the lives of both dogs and people. Her
experience with older rescue dogs helps her see how even the most
exuberant and unruly "pup" can become a loved family member. She has
soft spot for these busy dogs, herding breed or otherwise.